Astronomers “Astonished” as Citizen Scientists Reveal Jupiter’s Clouds Are Not What We Thought
A groundbreaking study combining the efforts of amateur and professional astronomers has redefined our understanding of ...
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Jupiter’s colorful clouds are different than scientists previously thought
Recent studies are changing what we know about the clouds of Jupiter, and the results are surprising. Amateur and ...
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What Lies Beneath Jupiter’s Clouds? Astronomers Make a Breakthrough Discovery
Jupiter’s iconic bands of clouds, swirling with hues of orange, white, and brown, have captivated scientists and stargazers ...
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Discovery about Jupiter's clouds leaves astronomers "astonished"
New research from a team of citizen scientists challenges the old idea that Jupiter's visible clouds are formed of ammonia ...
Amateur Astronomer Discovers Unexpected Composition of Jupiter’s Clouds
Jupiter’s clouds are likely composed of ammonium hydrosulfide and photochemical products, new research suggests ...
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Citizen science reveals that Jupiter's colorful clouds are not made of ammonia ice
Clouds and Ammonia in the Atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn Determined From a Band‐Depth Analysis of VLT/MUSE Observations. Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets , 2025; 130 (1) DOI: 10.1029 ...
Galileo’s Legacy: How the Discovery of Jupiter’s Moons 415 Years Ago Shaped Modern Astronomy
Galileo Galilei's telescopic discovery of Jupiter's four moons in 1610 revolutionized astronomy and supported heliocentric ...
Ammonium Hydrosulfide Identified as Primary Component of Jupiter’s Clouds, Not Ammonia
Recent studies reveal Jupiter's clouds are formed from ammonium hydrosulfide mixed with photochemical materials ...
What Is That Bright Light In The Sky After Sunset?
As soon as it gets dark, two bright lights become visible—the brightest in the southwest and an almost-as-bright light in the ...
6 planets align this January in a celestial late evening parade
Planetary alignments and conjunctions are fairly common, but a six-planet alignment is a bit more rare. It doesn't happen every year. You can see one this month.
Witness a Rare Planetary Parade on January 25: How and Where to Watch in the U.S.
On January 25, 2025, sky enthusiasts across the United States will have the opportunity to witness a rare celestial event: a ...